Why focusing spending on prevention rather than treating disease is critical in the UK.

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Aishni (Year 12) Editor's note: This excellent short essay was submitted to the Immerse Essay Competition, securing Aishni a Highly Commended award. The competition is extremely competitive, receiving thousands of entries annually. The competition develops advanced academic writing and research skills, and allows entrants to build a stronger academic portfolio ahead of university applications. The word limit … Continue reading Why focusing spending on prevention rather than treating disease is critical in the UK.

If you had to undergo genetic testing, would you want AI to help analyse your results?

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Anaiya (Year 12) Editor's note: Year 12 student Anaiya entered this fascinating essay into the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual DNA Day Essay Competition. DNA Day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003 and the discovery of the double helix of DNA in 1953. This contest is open to … Continue reading If you had to undergo genetic testing, would you want AI to help analyse your results?

Exploring the Tudigong, a history and deeper exploration of meaning and symbolism in relation to divine protection.

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Felicity (Year 12) Editor's note: Year 12 student Felicity entered this essay into the Girton College, Cambridge, annual Humanities Writing Competition. Entrants were asked to research and write beyond the curriculum, using one or more of five selected objects from the Lawrence Room museum as their focus. Focusing on Girton’s museum collection in the Lawrence Room, the … Continue reading Exploring the Tudigong, a history and deeper exploration of meaning and symbolism in relation to divine protection.

Can machines experience emotion like we can?

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Paarshva (Year 12) Editor's note: Year 12 student Paarshva skillfully gets to grips with complex philosophical and functional arguments in seeking to better understand the extent to which machines can/could ever experience emotion like we can. Paarshva suggests that machines are increasingly able to recognize and simulate emotion, but this is distinct from the more … Continue reading Can machines experience emotion like we can?

Is a world without borders possible, and should it be pursued?

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Francis (Year 7) Editor's note: This essay was recently entered into the Minds Underground: Young Minds Essay Competition. CPD In my personal view, it is highly unlikely that world-leaders would co-operate to such a high standard that such a utopia is achievable, I can explain this belief in two issues that lie in contemporary politics. … Continue reading Is a world without borders possible, and should it be pursued?

Should technology be limited?

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Lucy (Year 7) Editor's note: This essay was recently entered into the Minds Underground: Young Minds Essay Competition. CPD According to Oxford Languages, technology is “machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge”. This means that ‘technology’ is simply objects that have been developed by humans. However, it is most commonly used to … Continue reading Should technology be limited?

Lost in translation: stop renaming the problem and start addressing it

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Afoluwaso (Year 12) Editor's note: "Mrs C is my English language teacher, and I recently did a timed practice for her. I was to write an editorial opinion piece expressing my thoughts on language in the workplace, one of our topics on the spec. Mrs C was very pleased with my work and suggested I … Continue reading Lost in translation: stop renaming the problem and start addressing it

Why is Science important for society?

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Tanisi - Year 9 Student Editor's note: Year 9 student Tanisi recently attended a one-day science trip to the University of Cambridge. Tanisi reflects creatively here on the experience. CPD Our visit to Cambridge University exposed us to a fascinating intersection of science and culture. The university is a celebration of all disciplines of research, … Continue reading Why is Science important for society?

Has the Rwanda Bill acted as a catalyst to expose UK citizens’ poorly protected rights?

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Charlotte - Year 12 Student Editor's note: Year 12 student Charlotte submitted this excellent essay in the recent Libra Essay Prize 2024. This popular annual competition is an excellent way for Sixth Form students to demonstrate that they have the makings of a scholar. It offers students a chance to prepare for the academic rigour … Continue reading Has the Rwanda Bill acted as a catalyst to expose UK citizens’ poorly protected rights?

Mitochondria are always shown as ovals; in reality they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Why?

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Gopika - Year 12 Student Editor's Note: Year 12 student Gopika entered recently entered this essay in the Peterhouse Kelvin Biological Sciences Essay Competition, a prestigious essay competition run by Peterhouse College, Cambridge. This is an informative, thoroughly researched and clearly presented essay that address the broad spectrum of mitochondrial shapes and sizes. CPD The … Continue reading Mitochondria are always shown as ovals; in reality they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Why?